Meet Our 2025 - 2026 Cardiology Fellows
Drs. Dureshahwar Ali · Rahul Patel · Omar Rafa
Riverside’s Cardiology fellowship delivers the breadth of a high-volume cardiology service in a community hospital environment. Learn more about our 2025-2026 Cardiology Fellows:
Dureshahwar Ali, DO
Hometown: Lincolnwood, IL
Medical School: Midwestern University / CCOM
Fun fact: I’ve eaten chocolate from 28 countries.
Rahul Patel, DO
Hometown: South Bend, IN
Medical School: Midwestern University / CCOM
Omar Rafa, DO
Hometown: Bayonne, NJ
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fun fact: I can perform the “around-the-world” soccer freestyle.
Inside Riverside’s Cardiology Fellowship
Step into our three-year, ACGME-accredited program and see how a tight-knit team of cardiologists, surgeons, and fellows train with advanced procedures, cutting-edge technology, and one-on-one mentorship, right here in Kankakee.
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